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Report of Tuberculosis Officer—continued.
Christmas Gifts. We have to thank Miss Greig our Dispenser
who this year, again, provided a pleasant afternoon for many of
our child patients. Cakes and toys distributed to the children
were obtained from the Clerical Staff Xmas Gift Fund of the
Prudential Insurance Company, through Miss Greig's efforts.
Handicraft Centre.
The Handicraft Class has continued very successfully throughout
the year. Articles now made, are felt animals, gollywogs, etc.,
repouse metal work, leather work, gloves, trays, stools, mats,
and embroidered bags, etc.
An Exhibition of the work from the Deptford Centre and those
of twelve other boroughs was held in October at the Carpenters'
Hall in the City, and was opened by the Lord Mayor.
Deptford stall sales amounted to £29 15s. 8d., of which
£19 18s. was taken in cash.
At the end of the year under report, Mrs. Monk, who amid
many other activities still finds time for the very considerable
work attached to the supervision of purchases, sales, etc.,
organised for the class another very enjoyable outing to the
seaside and another tea and evening entertainment, Councillor
W. Taylor and other members of the Tuberculosis Care Committee
assisting by providing artistes and refreshments. Thanks
are due to the Manager and to artists from the New Cross
Cinema, New Cross Empire and to other friends who gave their
services.
Mrs. Monk also obtained for the class, £9 9s. Od. This sum
was raised through the kindness of Miss Mildred Campbell, who
devoted to the object an excellent performance of " Cinderella,"
by her pupils.
Cookery Class.
During 1933 and 1934 there was considerable discussion upon
the question of nourishment and the adequacy or otherwise of
family incomes in this connection. It was considered advisable
that an attempt should be made to give our women patients and